Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 3:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 3:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 3:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to David, many people are making trouble for him and lots of them are against him. He feels overwhelmed and asks God for help.

Psalms 3:1: [A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son.] LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many [are] they that rise up against me.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

This verse advises taking no thought for tomorrow, suggesting trust in God's plan, whereas Psalms 3:1 expresses lament over the numerous adversaries, indicating stress and concern over present troubles.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with Romans 8:31

This verse asserts if God is for us, who can be against us, in contrast to Psalms 3:1, which acknowledges the existence and multitude of adversaries.

Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?

Contradiction with Philippians 4:6

This verse instructs believers to be anxious for nothing, which contradicts the tone of distress over adversaries found in Psalms 3:1.

Philippians 4:6: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:7

This verse encourages casting all anxiety on God, whereas Psalms 3:1 reflects a mindset preoccupied with the number of foes faced.

1 Peter 5:7: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
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